The Daily Utah Chronicle

National Chief OKs Olympic Security

January 10, 2002

SALT LAKE CITY?Even before Tom Ridge stepped onto a helicopter Thursday for a tour of Olympic sites, he was convinced everything possible had been done to make next month's Winter Olympics safe. Nothing the nation's domestic security chief saw on his morning fly over ski slopes and ice arenas changed his mind.

Student Leaders Lobby for Low Tuition Increase

January 10, 2002

With shoe in hand, one U student told lawmakers that it doesn't matter how cheap they think tuition is, if students can't pay the bills, they won't be in the classroom. State legislators constantly remind leaders of higher education what a bargain students get for their college degrees.

Nuclear Waste Site Stirs Controversy

January 10, 2002

SALT LAKE CITY?The sooner federal officials approve Yucca Mountain in Nevada as a permanent storage spot for nuclear waste, the sooner waste could leave Utah, say supporters of a plan to store high-level nuclear waste in Utah's Skull Valley. Not so fast, say opponents of the Skull Valley plan, who see Utah becoming a de-facto permanent storage dump and say the Nevada site is not a sure thing.

The Blue Soldier: Supernatural Encounters in Fort Douglas

By , , and • January 10, 2002

In his stint as curator at the Fort Douglas Military Museum, Jess McCall saw some strange things. Sometimes, visitors wandered in and asked to have pictures taken with the soldier dressed in a blue post-Civil War uniform. "Who is he? Of course it's Clem," McCall, an ardent military historian, explains over early morning coffee at Dee's.

Students Use ASUU’s Online Book Exchange

January 10, 2002

Many students have successfully used ASUU's online book exchange, finding the books they need and saving themselves money, according to student body representatives. "It's a service students have been waiting for," said Spencer Angerbauer, Technology Board director for the Associated Students of the University of Utah.

Ute All-Around Graham Needed a Rebirth in Gym

By , , and • January 10, 2002

U gymnastics coach Greg Marsden has the nation at his discretion any time he recruits a gymnast. After all, Utah has 10 national titles under its belt in 26 years, has an unequaled 164-meet home winning streak, boasts an average of 9,594 fans for every meet held in the Huntsman Center, and is the only team to have qualified for all 20 NCAA Championships.

Agents Stop Drug Ring in Chicago

January 10, 2002

WASHINGTON?Federal drug agents smashed a drug smuggling and distribution ring run by Middle Easterners Thursday, charging more than 100 people with selling common-cold tablets smuggled from Canada for conversion to methamphetamine. Sixty-seven people have been arrested and another 54 arrest warrants were issued in Chicago, Detroit and 10 other cities, Drug Enforcement Administration officials said.

Quote of the Day

By , , and • January 10, 2002

"The one tragedy is that he can't talk."

Bush to Push for Pakistan Action

January 10, 2002

WASHINGTON?President Bush assured India's home minister on Thursday that the United States will press Pakistan for tougher action against those suspected in terrorist attacks against India. Home Minister Lal Advani, a top adviser on security issues to Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, said India appreciated Bush's pledge but would otherwise reserve judgment.

Spivey’s Return Unknown

January 9, 2002

Senior point guard Travis Spivey didn't travel to Utah's game Monday in California, and his status on the Utah men's basketball team is still in the air. Spivey was suspended for the St. Mary's game for team misconduct. According to a Deseret News report, he walked out on a U practice last week following a disagreement with coach Rick Majerus.

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